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Get the appSanta Catalina de Somoza continues the Maragato pattern: stone houses, wide doors, and a village designed around mule transport. The difference is that Santa Catalina is less restored and more lived-in — which gives it a different, more authentic feel than Castrillo.
A couple of bars and an albergue serve pilgrims. The walking ahead begins to climb more noticeably as you enter the foothills of the Montes de León.
31. August 2026 - 22:21
Thanks to the very abrupt lady behind the bar at the Alberque El Caminante I decided to move on and ended up at the La Boheme around the corner. The highlight of my trip so far!!
17. June 2026 - 18:29
It’s a lovely little town with a couple of good cafés. One of them has a famous carrot cake, but I didn’t figure out which one!
14. September 2025 - 9:56
Fantastic egg omelette and homemade fresh carrot cake. Don’t miss out. It’s the 2nd cafe when you enter the town. Cute stamp too.
9. September 2025 - 7:13
This is exceptional. A beautifully restored and sympathetically modernized 17th century house. Best shower and bed on the Camino. Lovely sitting room to sit and enjoy views over the countryside.They don’t do dinner but either restaurant in town is adequate
30. June 2025 - 17:12
The first place had the music blaring (and later received 2 separate reports of very rude staff), so I moved on to the second cafe - what a great move!
We had a big bowl of Yoghurt, muesli and fresh fruit. They also had plenty of homebaked cakes, which I didn't buy but others said we're delicious.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
12. October 2024 - 20:54
I have myself a rest day at Via Avis and I am SO GLAD I DID. It’s a boutique hotel for cheaper than some of the motels I’ve stayed in. Carlos and Daina has bought this stone home that was built in 1776, and they spent 6 years renovating it as it hadn’t been lived in for over 100 years. They did a faaaabulous job- the renovation is gorgeous and the decor and furnishings are superb. I spent my time hanging out in the Salon with the view and taking a bubble bath in my gorgeous hotel room. They don’t serve dinner there but David at La Boheme has a great vegetarian donation dinner that I was welcome too. This is probably the only place on the Camino that I want to go back for another visit. DONT MISS IT!
30. September 2024 - 19:34
This is a charming little town, and the first albergue you see (El Caminante) is a great place for an overnight stop. Clean, comfortable rooms and bathrooms, a wonderful pilgrims’ meal for a reasonable price (14€), and other pilgrim extras. We were so glad we stopped!
11. September 2024 - 17:04
Wow—great muesli breakfast and apple cake!!! Super friendly proprietor!
19. July 2024 - 9:21
I walked into Bar Susana hoping for a humble tortilla. She made me a fresh omelet with toast with herbs! Delicious and filling and the bar has great vibes. Highly recommend!
16. July 2024 - 10:32
Great breakfast stop. Had a ham and cheese croissant fresh out of the oven. The owners are former pilgrims and we had a great chat while I ate.
27. June 2024 - 11:32
What an oasis! You can get amazing muesli bowl with yogurt and fruits. My healthiest second breakfast on the Camino so far. Also, very nice staff!
20. August 2023 - 1:22
This 19th century home with a lovely courtyard was refurbished by the grand daughter of the family. They provide a delicious meal and breakfast. They are happy to make any dietary changes you want. Wonderful and comfortable!
CASA PEPA
CENTRO DE TURISMO RURAL CASA PEPA S.L.
C/ Mayor, 2
24722 Santa Colomba de Somoza
León
CIF/NIF: B24383200
Información:
20. October 2022 - 10:30
We stayed here because La Boheme was closed. Dinner really average but not too expensive (11€) compared to the average. Men's shower not working, women's shower working but not strong and taking an eternity to heat up. Shower, toilet and sink in the same room that can be locked, so you can't access the toilet if someone is showering. Overall not good.
14. October 2022 - 16:03
Stopping at this cafe this morning was a highlight of our Camino. The young couple from Düsseldorf who own the Cafe are delightful. The apple cake ala mode was delicious and they were so gracious and welcoming. We wish them the best of luck in their new endeavor.
5. October 2022 - 14:12
Absolutely delicious food. I had a spinach quiche topped with pine nuts and a GRANDE Cafe con Leche!!!
Great place to stop!!
2. October 2022 - 11:14
ABSOLUTELY STOP HERE! Delicious homemade musli with yogurt, mango, banana, nuts. If I weren't full I would try the home made apple pie. Sweetest, cutest couple!
14. September 2022 - 11:03
Visit for breakfast! Very lovely German couple who just opened on 7.9.2022.
They have (vegan) bowls and good sandwiches and you will feel very well eating here. Worth to visit!!!
26. June 2022 - 9:57
This restored house is a wonderful place to pause on your journey. Very warm welcome and each of the rooms is beautifully presented. Attention to detail is superb throughout and the salon has the most amazing views. A delicious breakfast is served here with atmospheric candles and soothing music. Best coffee so far. There is no evening meal. However, there are bars in the village that serve a pilgrim menu. There is also a honesty bar for wine. A tranquil courtyard completes this unique hotel. Would highly recommend.
6. June 2022 - 8:41
Worth every penny. Would stay again. Highly recommended
2. April 2022 - 22:39
Very nice place to stay. The owner speaks English. Couldn’t ask for a nicer or cleaner place to stay. Highly recommend Avis.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
